Belize
Location: Central America, bordered by Mexico on the North,
Guatemala on the West and South
Area: 8,867 square miles
Population: 200,000
Government: Commonwealth with a parliamentary system, with the
Queen of
England as the sovereign, an elected parliament, and a prime
minister
Largest cities: Belize City, Belmopan (capital)
Languages: English, Spanish, Creole
Ethnic groups: African, Mestizo, Maya, Creole
Religions: Roman Catholic, Methodist, Anglican
Chief industries: Processed foods, timber products including
furniture, rum
Chief crops: Sugarcane, fruits, corn, rice
Leading exports: Sugar, molasses, lumber, fruits, fish,
clothing
Leading imports: Fuels, foodstuffs, machinery, textiles
Monetary unit: Belize dollar